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BG03 USH

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,674 mi
Last recorded115,674 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 USH
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 115,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp main beam switch faulty.

Fail 6 Mar 2020 115,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp main beam switch faulty.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 111,665 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main - flexi under wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 109,939 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 106,069 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 102,967 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 102,967 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear sensor seized and link rod bent (1.7.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 94,917 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 85,262 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,578 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 81,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,867 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,045 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 65,105 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 65,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,799 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,186 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 29 Feb 2008 50,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,850 miles

n/s rear+ o/s rear+o/s front tyres worn close to their limit on their inner shoulders

Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,189 miles

rear number plate poor condition/ replace as soon as possible.

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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BG03 USH is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 74,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG03 USH is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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